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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.92, 3,124.26 and 1,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.92, 3,124.26 and 1,601.96 is: 2,210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.92 : 3,124.26 = 1,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.92/3,124.26 = 1,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.92x = 3,124.26 × 1,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.92x = 5,004,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,939.55/2,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.74

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